Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden colonies in Antarctica
BERLIN British scientists say they've confirmed there are more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously thought based on evidence of bird droppings spotted from space. A study published Wednesday by scientists at the British Antarctic Survey counted 61 emperor penguin colonies dotted around the southernmost continent, 11 more than the number previously confirmed. The majestic emperor penguin breeds in remote areas where temperatures can drop as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius (minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit). Peter Fretwell, a British Antarctic Survey geographer and the study's lead author, called the latest count good news but noted that the newly spotted colonies were small. Some of the newly discovered colonies are located far offshore, on sea ice that has formed around grounded icebergs and which is particularly at risk of disappearing.
The bolt of joy we all need in our lives right now: Penguins running free in aquariums
It all started at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where employees let the penguins at the exhibit have free rein. They are a bonded pair of rockhopper penguins, which means they are together for nesting season. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/VdxN3oQAfe Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020The video shows Edward and Annie exploring the atrium at Shedd Aquarium. According to the aquarium, the two little penguins are a pair of rockhopper penguins and theyre together during nesting season. #WheresWellingtonWednesday (1/2) pic.twitter.com/VlEeDzSoIV Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 18, 2020Shedd Aquariums penguin field trip has inspired other zoos and aquariums to let the penguins free, including the St. Louis Zoo.
The bolt of joy we all need in our lives right now: Penguins running free in aquariums
It all started at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where employees let the penguins at the exhibit have free rein. They are a bonded pair of rockhopper penguins, which means they are together for nesting season. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/VdxN3oQAfe Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 16, 2020The video shows Edward and Annie exploring the atrium at Shedd Aquarium. According to the aquarium, the two little penguins are a pair of rockhopper penguins and theyre together during nesting season. #WheresWellingtonWednesday (1/2) pic.twitter.com/VlEeDzSoIV Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 18, 2020Shedd Aquariums penguin field trip has inspired other zoos and aquariums to let the penguins free, including the St. Louis Zoo.